"Measure for Measure" by William Shakespeare explores the tangled ideas of fairness, ethics, and what it means to be human, mainly through the experiences of characters like Duke Vincentio, Lord Angelo, and Isabella as they grapple with tough decisions involving the law and their personal beliefs. Right away, we meet the Duke of Vienna, ready to leave town and put Lord Angelo in charge. The Duke is worried because the city hasn't been serious about enforcing moral standards, which caused lots of corruption. Angelo, famous for closely following the rules, now has the power to keep things in order, while the Duke plans to watch what happens undercover. Elsewhere, Claudio is locked up for getting Juliet pregnant; he's engaged to her, but they didn't announce it widely. Isabella, Claudio's sister, hears that her brother is about to be killed and desperately begs for his life, kicking off a battle about doing what's right versus showing kindness.
Measure for Measure
By William Shakespeare
Undercover rulers, harsh laws, and desperate pleas collide in a world where mercy and justice face off in a dramatic test of character.
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About the AuthorWilliam Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". His extant works, including collaborations, consist of some 39 plays, 154 sonnets, three long narrative poems and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Shakespeare remains arguably the most influential writer in the English language, and his works continue to be studied and reinterpreted.
William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". His extant works, including collaborations, consist of some 39 plays, 154 sonnets, three long narrative poems and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Shakespeare remains arguably the most influential writer in the English language, and his works continue to be studied and reinterpreted.
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